He created many beloved characters in his lifetime, perhaps the most beloved among them a stuffed, overall-wearing bear named Corduroy.

Ive never been happier in my life! Don died in 1978, after a long and successful career. I work all the time, long into the night, and its such a pleasure. Through his writing, he was able to create his own theater: I love the flow of turning the pages, the suspense of whats next. Soon after, he began to write and illustrate his own books, a career he settled into comfortably and happily. He was introduced to the world of childrens literature when William Saroyan asked him to illustrate several books. This new career turned out to be a near-perfect fit for Don, though, as he had always loved the theater. One evening, he was so engrossed in sketching people on the subway, he simply forgot it was sitting on the seat beside him. This shift was helped along, in no small part, by a rather heartbreaking incident: he lost his trumpet. Gradually, he eased into making a living sketching impressions of Broadway shows for The New York Times and The Herald Tribune. He managed to support himself throughout his schooling by playing his trumpet evenings, in nightclubs and at weddings.

After graduating from high school, he ventured to New York City to study art under the tutelage of Joan Sloan and Harry Wickey at the Art Students League. He practiced obsessively and eventually joined a California dance band.

At an early age, he received a trumpet as a gift from his father. About the Author Don Freeman was born in San Diego, California, in 1908. Celebrate the season with Corduroy in this Christmas story that is sure to be a holiday read-aloud favorite. Book Synopsis Christmas is coming, and Corduroy has a list of gifts hed like from Santa-until he discovers the true meaning of Christmas is not about train sets and ice skates, but about good friends. Featuring the star of PBSs newest childrens show. About the Book Christmas is coming, and Corduroy has a list of gifts hed like from Santa-until he discovers the true meaning of Christmas is not about train sets or ice skates.

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